[Costs of Saudi Arabia's Neom green hydrogen mega-project soar by $3.5 billion]Budgets for the Neom green hydrogen mega-project, which will tap vast green energy capacity, have soared 70% to $8.5 billion, according to a financial update from co-developer Air Products. Inflation, spare parts, land upfront costs and interest on a $1 billion loan all contributed to the $3.5 billion budget increase the company is developing in the deserts of northwestern Saudi Arabia with partner ACWA Power, a Saudi renewable energy development Merchant and Neom. Editor/Xing Wentao
In 2026, journalists from multiple countries will visit Changsha, Shaoyang, and Xiangxi in Hunan Province to explore hybrid rice, smart factories, cultural and tourism landmarks, and Shibadong Village, experiencing China's development and poverty reduction practices.Editor/Gao Xue
In 2026, Saudi Arabia's HUMAIN launched the Riyadh Al Saad 100MW AI data center EPC bidding, with a contract of approximately 1 billion US dollars, and the bidding deadline is November 8, 2026.Editor/Gao Xue